The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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Author Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
Title The Last Man
Note Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Last Man" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a dystopian novel written in the early 19th century. The story explores themes of isolation, loss, and humanity's struggle for survival in a world plagued by an apocalyptic pandemic. The narrative follows the protagonist, Lionel Verney, as he grapples with his unique position in a collapsing society, alongside key figures, including his sister Perdita and the young noble Adrian, the Earl of Windsor. The opening of the novel sets the scene for Lionel's reflections on his past, delivering a somber tone as he recounts his lineage, family struggles, and the complexities of his relationships with others around him. Beginning in Naples, the introduction reveals a contemplative journey that ignites Lionel’s thoughts on his identity amid societal upheaval. The early chapters depict the dynamic between Lionel and Adrian, whose contrasting worldviews profoundly influence Lionel’s evolution as an individual, as well as foreshadowing the larger conflicts that will emerge in a changing world. As the characters confront their pasts and ambitions, greater themes of friendship, loyalty, and existential despair are poised to unfold against the backdrop of an uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Twenty-first century -- Fiction
Subject End of the world -- Fiction
Subject Epidemics -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18247
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 29, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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